New Jersey Patient FAQs

NuggMD New Jersey connects prospective patients with state-licensed medical cannabis doctors so you can get your required medical evaluation fast, easy, and online from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Browse our full list of patient FAQs, or contact our customer service team for one-on-one support.

Yes, New Jersey requires every patient to have an active license if they plan to use medical marijuana legally.

As of now, NJ doesn't allow medicinal marijuana purchases using an out of state medical card. It may be a possibility in the future; but the is dependent on a new commission.

Yes, out-of-state medical marijuana patients must first meet with a registered New Jersey healthcare practitioner and provide a current copy of their state medical marijuana registration to obtain a temporary ID. The temporary IDs are valid for six months and are not eligible for renewal.

No, all documents must contain a physical address in New Jersey to qualify.

Yes. However, if the ID or driver’s license you provide for proof of identity isn’t issued by New Jersey or doesn’t reflect your current address, you’ll need to provide proof of residency. A current New Jersey government-issued ID or two proofs of residency. You can show proof of residency by providing two documents from two different items on the list below:

*a utility or phone bill that’s dated within 90 days
*a W-2, 1099, 1098, or other letter from the IRS or New Jersey tax authority (They don’t accept 1040 or 1095)
*Property tax bill, jury summons, Social Security Administration documents, or other federal, state, or local government document that contains the patient’s name and address.
*bank statements showing the patient’s name and address from the past three months
*last three consecutive pay stubs
*an official deed

For a complete list of documents needed for a New Jersey medical marijuana card, see the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.

New Jersey's Medicinal Marijuana Program only accepts a recent utility or cell phone bill, as well as documents from the IRS or State Tax Office. All other paperwork will not be approved.

When it comes to your current physician, you can speak with them about becoming certified to practice with the Medicinal Marijuana Program. Only physicians or health care providers that are registered with the MMP can authorize your approval in the program. To find an official list of of MMP certified physicians, you can visit this page on the New Jersey government website. To navigate to the practitioner list, find the 'Patient' tab, and click the option that says 'Find a Doctor'. You will then be able to locate a certified MMP physician in your area. You can also use the NuggMD website to find your practitioner. Visit NuggMD New Jersey to view all the NuggMD doctors that are fully licensed in New Jersey with the state's MMJ program and provide the service you are looking for.

It only costs $149 to get a New Jersey medical cannabis evaluation with NuggMD, and there’s no risk because patients who don’t qualify for the program will get their evaluation for free! After receiving their recommendation, the patient must register with the state for their free digital medical marijuana card. If the patient wants a physical card as well, there is a $10 fee.

The state of New Jersey no longer charges a fee to take part in their medical marijuana program. Patients are provided with free digital cards upon completing their application. If the patient wants a physical card, the state charges a nominal $10 fee.

Nearly all insurance companies will not cover the cost of medical cannabis because it’s federally illegal. Lawmakers attempted to pass a bill (A 3511/S 309) that would require insurance and worker’s compensation coverage for medical cannabis under many circumstances. The bill failed to progress.

Currently, medicinal marijuana is not covered under Medicaid or any insurance/health plans in New Jersey.

New Jersey no longer charges a fee for digital medical marijuana cards. If you want a physical card, the state charges a small $10 fee to cover printing and delivery.

Qualifying NJ residents must first be diagnosed with one of the debilitating medical conditions that are listed by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission. All patients must be evaluated by a state-licensed physician and be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Qualifying patients also must have a New Jersey residency.

Qualifying conditions for a NJ medical card include:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Anxiety
Cancer
Chronic pain
Dysmenorrhea
Glaucoma
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Chron’s disease
Intractable skeletal muscular spasticity
Migraine
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Muscular dystrophy
Opioid use disorder
Positive Status for HIV or AIDs
PTSD
Seizure disorders, including epilepsy
Terminal Illness Requiring End-Of-Life Care
Tourette Syndrome

The list of debilitating medical conditions is maintained by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). According to the latest revision to the state’s medical cannabis law, the NJ CRC can add to the list of qualifying conditions. If your condition isn’t listed, your best course of action is to petition the NJ CRC to add it to the list.

Opioid use disorder has been qualified as a singular, debilitating medical condition for the New Jersey medical marijuana program as of January 2019. The one catch is that the patient is required to show proof that they are receiving medication-assisted therapy (MAT). If you are an opioid use disorder patient, you can qualify for a medical marijuana in New Jersey with proof of debilitating symptoms or as a supplement to your MAT treatment regimen.

New Jersey medical cannabis patients gain access to a variety of essential benefits. NJ medical card holders have access to both medical and recreational dispensaries and are given priority at dispensaries with both medical and recreational sales. The medical menus at dispensaries that sell to both medical and recreational users tend to be larger.

The purchase limit for medical patients is also higher in New Jersey. Recreational users can purchase up to 1 ounce of cannabis at a time, while medical users can purchase up to 3 ounces.

NJ has also done away with taxes on medical cannabis, so medical patients will save on tax compared to adult-use consumers (which can really help in a state with some of the highest cannabis prices in the nation).

If approved, your physician’s recommendation will be submitted within 24 to 48 hours, sometimes sooner. It can take up to three weeks for your application to be processed by the state and your medical cannabis card to be mailed. That said, applications usually take 7-10 business days to process.

Yes it is! Do not hesitate to contact customer service if you are experiencing difficulties successfully completing your registration via your mobile device.

The state is required to respond within 30 days of your application's submission, reviewing each in the order they are received. You will be emailed once a determination is reached, providing you with the next steps.

Yes! You can see any New Jersey state-licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse participating in the state’s medical cannabis program to get your medical marijuana renewal evaluation. All NuggMD practitioners are licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have acquired all state-required cannabis training and certifications.

It costs just $149 to get your required New Jersey renewal evaluation with NuggMD.

You're required to renew your certification every two years. Each renewal requires a follow-up evaluation with your doctor.

With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for your evaluation if you are approved. We believe everyone deserves access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor, and the cost of an evaluation shouldn’t be a barrier.

You’ll only be charged if you’re approved for your medical marijuana certification. If not, your evaluation is free! If you sign up and pay for your evaluation, but then cancel before your evaluation, there is a small $10 fee for the payment processing. You can also change your mind after your evaluation if you wish and request a refund, but you must do so before your certification has been submitted to the state. Once you’ve been certified, a refund for services will no longer be available. Please send an email to support@nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request” and a brief description of your issue. We want to make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your purchase being that you, the customer, are the most important thing to us! Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. A refund is no longer available more than 30 days after the date of your evaluation. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.

New Jersey medical marijuana patients can currently purchase dried flower, concentrated oils, drops and syrups, tinctures, topical, transdermal, sublingual forms, lozenges, chewable forms, pills, tablets, and capsules.

Learn more about New Jersey's cannabis laws and regulations.

Yes. For qualifying patients, the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act (A20) makes edibles legal and available for use in New Jersey.

There are state registered medical marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey where you can purchase and fulfill your medical marijuana prescription. On the New Jersey government website, you can find a list of operating alternative treatment centers.

Adults without a medical marijuana card can purchase 1 ounce of flower or the equivalent in concentrates or edibles.

You can purchase up to 3 oz of cannabis every 30 days.

You can possess up to 6 ounces of cannabis flower or the equivalent in products at a time.

You can give away up to an ounce to another adult. It is illegal to take any payment for it or give cannabis away to a person under the age of 21.

New Jersey adopted new regulations allowing for consumption lounges on Jan. 17, 2024.

You're legally allowed to smoke at home or another private residence or at a licensed cannabis consumption lounge.

Yes. Both medical and recreational consumers may use cannabis delivery services in New Jersey.

No. A New Jersey medical marijuana card does not allow you to grow cannabis plants in your home or on any property.

This depends on the state to which you’re traveling. Each state has different rules regarding reciprocity, and some don’t allow it at all. Check with your destination state to learn more.

New Jersey's Compassionate Use Act forbids employers from taking adverse actions against employees based on their status as medical cannabis patients unless they can show by a preponderance of the evidence that their use affected their performance. If you have questions about your employer's drug testing policy, check with your HR department and/or your lawyer.

You won't be able to make any corrections to your profile after your physician enters your information into the system. Instead, call the Customer Service Unit at 609-292-0424. Hours of operation are between 8AM-5PM, Monday to Friday.

Yes. If you are a qualified patient, you are able to register with up to two caregivers in the New Jersey Medicinal Marijuana Program. This means your caregiver can fulfill your medical marijuana prescription from a selected Alternative Treatment Center or dispensary. If you are only being driven to the dispensary or center but are able to pick up your prescription inside yourself, then it is not necessary to go through the process of signing on a caregiver.

Caregivers cannot register on their own, meaning that a patient will need to fill out the caregiver registration, either when they register themselves or later on through the state’s portal. Learn how to become a caregiver in New Jersey.

New Jersey no longer charges medical cannabis registration fees since they switched to digital medical marijuana cards. If you want a physical card, the state charges a small $10 fee to cover printing and delivery.

No, your caregiver's effective period will end on the date designated on your license.

Caregivers who are not immediate family members of the patient are not required to get fingerprints. Other caregiver applicants will need to submit their prints again for a criminal background check.